1rec·ord 
/ˈrɛkɚd/ noun
plural rec·ords /ˈrɛkɚd/ noun [count] 1 : an official written document that gives proof of something or tells about past events
▪ There is no record of their first meeting. ▪ Please submit your school records [=an official list of your classes, grades, etc.] with your application. ▪ dental/medical/financial/court records ▪ Unfortunately, there is no record of the transaction. ▪ keep/maintain (good) records 2 a — used to talk about the things that someone or something has done in the past ▪ The candidate has a strong environmental record. [=has a history of voting for laws, supporting projects, etc., that help the environment] ▪ a voting record ▪ She has a good driving record. [=she has not had any car accidents, traffic tickets, etc.] ▪ The company has a perfect safety record. [=the company has had no accidents, injuries, etc.] ▪ The team had a losing/winning record last season. [=the team lost/won most of the games it played last season] — see also track record
b : criminal record
▪ The defendant does not have a record. [=has not been arrested in the past for a crime] 3 : a performance or achievement that is the best of its kind
▪ a new record for the high jump ▪ He broke the record for the high jump. [=he jumped higher than anyone else had ever jumped] ▪ She set a record for the most sales in the history of the company. [=she made more sales for the company than anyone else ever had] ▪ He holds the world/Olympic record for the shot put. [=he has thrown the shot put farther than anyone else in the world/Olympics] ▪ She holds the (team/school's) record for the most strikeouts in a game. 4 a : a flat, round disc on which sound or music is recorded
▪ He has a collection of old records. ▪ play a record — sometimes used figuratively ▪ He sounds like a broken record. [=he keeps saying the same thing over and over again]
b : a musical recording on a record, CD, etc.
▪ Have you heard the band's latest record? ▪ a hit record [=a record or CD that is very popular and sells many copies] — often used before another noun ▪ an independent record label/company [=a company that produces musical recordings] ▪ She just signed her first record [=(more commonly) recording] contract.
▪ There is no record of their first meeting. ▪ Please submit your school records [=an official list of your classes, grades, etc.] with your application. ▪ dental/medical/financial/court records ▪ Unfortunately, there is no record of the transaction. ▪ keep/maintain (good) records
b : criminal record
▪ The defendant does not have a record. [=has not been arrested in the past for a crime]
▪ a new record for the high jump ▪ He broke the record for the high jump. [=he jumped higher than anyone else had ever jumped] ▪ She set a record for the most sales in the history of the company. [=she made more sales for the company than anyone else ever had] ▪ He holds the world/Olympic record for the shot put. [=he has thrown the shot put farther than anyone else in the world/Olympics] ▪ She holds the (team/school's) record for the most strikeouts in a game.
▪ He has a collection of old records. ▪ play a record — sometimes used figuratively ▪ He sounds like a broken record. [=he keeps saying the same thing over and over again]
b : a musical recording on a record, CD, etc.
▪ Have you heard the band's latest record? ▪ a hit record [=a record or CD that is very popular and sells many copies] — often used before another noun ▪ an independent record label/company [=a company that produces musical recordings] ▪ She just signed her first record [=(more commonly) recording] contract.
a matter of record — see 1matter
for the record 1 — used to indicate that a statement will be written down in an official record ▪ The judge asked her to state her name for the record. 2 — used to indicate that you are making a statement which is important and should be remembered ▪ I'll do what you want, but (just) for the record, I don't think this is a good idea.
off the record
— used to describe a statement that is not official and should not be repeated or made public by being used in a newspaper, magazine, etc. ▪ Government officials did speak to reporters, but only off the record. [=the reporters were not allowed to publish the things the officials said] ▪ Her remarks were strictly off the record. ▪ Off the record, I don't think he has any real chance of winning.
of record
formal 1 : having an official status
▪ his attorney of record ▪ the company's shareholders of record 2 : regarded as an accurate and trusted source of information
▪ a newspaper of record
▪ his attorney of record ▪ the company's shareholders of record
▪ a newspaper of record
on record 1 — used to indicate that someone is making or has made an official or public statement ▪ She is on record as supporting the program. [=she has publicly stated that she supports the program] ▪ The judge's opinion is on record. ▪ The governor went on record as being opposed to higher taxes. 2 : included or described in official records
▪ This has been one of the worst years on record [=one of the worst years ever recorded] for winter storms.
▪ This has been one of the worst years on record [=one of the worst years ever recorded] for winter storms.
on the record
— used to describe a statement that is official and can be repeated or made public by being used in a newspaper, magazine, etc. ▪ The reporter made it clear that the interview was on the record.
set/put the record straight
: to provide the facts about something that people have a false understanding or idea about
▪ Let me set the record straight about what really happened last week.
▪ Let me set the record straight about what really happened last week.
